From Paracelsus to nuclear energy: the incredible story of transmutation of the elements. And why it is important to follow the scientific method while keeping the charlatans off our path to sustainability We are in the middle of the Middle Ages, sitting in his laboratory observing a crucible in which a stinking green liquid bubbles, … Read more
In the global debate on the ecological transition,nuclear energy has returned to centre stage. After having long been marginalised by high costs, safety concerns and public opposition, three main factors are now fuelling its reappraisal: the urgency of decarbonisation, geopolitical instability linked to fossil fuels and, last but not least, the potential of digital technologies … Read more
The carbon cycle as they don’t tell it at school: a journey through life, climate and sustainability The carbon cycle is one of the most important and fascinating processes governing life on Earth. It is a kind of roundabout in which carbon, one of the most common elements in the universe, moves between the atmosphere, … Read more
Not a dazzling light but a colossal blunder: an example where the dream of finding a simple solution to the problem of sustainability turns out to be… just a dream. From which to draw, however, an important lesson; a very concrete one. A world whereenergy is so abundant and cheap that it is practically free … Read more
Increasing risks of droughts, floods, heat waves and other extreme weather events: climate change is one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the world, and its impacts can be devastating on multiple sectors. One of the most vulnerable areas in this respect is undoubtedly food security. The effects of this global phenomenon severely … Read more
What do Italian citizens of different generations think about the role of digital technology in tackling the main environmental challenges? This is the question at the basis of the new research ‘Sustainable Environment 2025‘, carried out by the Foundation for Digital Sustainability: a research that, this year, analysed and compared the perceptions and behaviours on … Read more
The electricity collapse in Spain and Portugal reignites the debate on the energy trilemma between sustainability, security and accessibility: a technical and political challenge for the EU of the future. The power outage that sent almost the entire Iberian Peninsula into darkness on 28 April 2025 laid bare the vulnerabilities of European electricity grids in … Read more
| Spreaker | Spotify | Apple Podcast | Amazon Music | We often think of digital as something intangible, but is this really the case? In this episode of Digital Sustainability we explore the hidden weight of technology: its environmental impact, energy consumption and e-waste management. We start with the story of Martina, a lawyer … Read more
A silent retreat is redefining corporate sustainability. Meanwhile, ESG funds find themselves caught between financial pressure and uncertain environmental policies The surprising results of the recent US presidential election have not only taken the pollsters by surprise: the landscape of the US – and therefore of the world – is rapidly changing, bringing fossil fuels … Read more
Transport emissions continue to rise: more private cars, more goods on the road. The solutions to decarbonise transport are there, but the real challenge is to completely rethink the way we move around our cities. Using digital technology as a tool to enable more sustainable mobility. This is why, once again this year, the Foundation … Read more
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